Houthi forces encircle Taiz, Yemen, as supplies run short
Houthi forces have largely surrounded the Yemeni city of Taiz, and aid workers and officials say water, gas and fresh food are running out.
Houthi forces have besieged Taiz, a major Yemeni city, and cut most of the routes that bring supplies in. Aid workers and local officials say essentials are running low.
Oxfam aid workers in Yemen told The Guardian the humanitarian situation is becoming "unmanageable." They say the city is running out of water, gas and fresh food. The Guardian puts the population at more than 900,000.
The New York Times reports that officials in Taiz warn of an impending humanitarian disaster. It describes the Houthis as an Iranian-backed militia. The Guardian calls them Iran-allied.
The Guardian reports heavy fighting this week around the city's old airport. It says the fighting has caused extensive damage in a densely populated residential area.
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- The New York TimesYemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close inTue, Oct 20, 10:28 AM EDT
- The GuardianBesieged Yemeni city on verge of ‘unmanageable’ crisis, aid workers warnWed, Oct 21, 10:24 AM EDT
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